In the 1890s, Cuba wanted to get their freedom from Spain. People like Jose Marti petitioned Americans to side with the Cubans and the poor treatment they were receiving from Spain. Also, there was a lot of support in the newspapers called "yellow journalism" where American people were sympathizing with the cause to go against Spain in war. This especially was true with a man nicknamed "The Butcher", Valeriano Weyler, who was a military leader from Spain placed in Cuba to put people in concentration camps.
As a result, America felt a strong sense of patriotism and business reasons to go to war with Spain. After the <em>USS Maine</em> exploded, the United States declared war on Spain.
A similar situation happened in the Philippines, where Spain had a high influence and America did want to free the Philippines from Spain, but then also had their own agenda to take over the Philippines, as it was in a strategic location in the Pacific for trade.
Answer: Not sure exactly when were talking about but overall no, racisms was so bad at points that I wouldn't be surprised if you were shot by your own side simply because of the color of your skin.
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According to the amendment, the federal government has only those powers specified by the Constitution. These powers include the ability to declare war, collect taxes, control interstate commerce, and others specified in the articles.
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Only Abraham Lincoln because he's the reason colored people have freedom.
